Monthly Archives: March 2025
seat of the bishops
I am led to believe that “normal” travelers get on the road on the most convenient route to where they are going and that they make steady forward progress through the trip and that they arrive at their destination within a reasonable time.
Photographers do not do any of those things. We’re wandery, we’re distracted by light, enchanted by vistas, delighted by skies. And we take approximately forever to get someplace.
So many thanks go to Allison Scola at Experience Sicily for understanding those things and being ready to change her careful plans if there was a sunset that needed our attention. And so many thanks to our driver Massimo Mudó, who could park the van in some really tight spots just so we could get the shots.
Piazza Armarina, Sicily
photographed 2.3.2025
volcano fog
My favorite kind of weather is fog. I don’t see it often, which is definitely part of the attraction. But I like the way it envelopes everything, softening the edges and the noise, giving away to mystery.
And so while it was a shame that we didn’t get to the the magnificent lava fields stretching out below us, I did appreciate my moments with the fog. It felt a little bit like seeing an old friend.
on the side of Mt. Etna, Sicily
photographed 2.6.2025
sheep, up a hill and against a fence
The dogs thoughtfully herded these sheep up the hill, all the way to the fence, and kept them there while we made photos. And they were especially careful to get the sheep in the right place so some of them would be limned by the morning light.
near Collesano, Sicily
photographed 1.31.2025
shop cat
I met this kitty in Bagheria; he lives in the local cartmaker’s shop, where he keeps watch on the visitors.
(Later, after the official observation period has concluded, he will allow you to pet him.)
Bagheria, Sicily
photographed 2.1.2025
candle cart
Our trip was scheduled so that we’d be in Catania of the Feast of Sant’Agata, which is one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Its procession lasts for three days as devotees of the city’s patron saint celebrate. It is impossible for me to describe the entire event – it’s easier for me to show a few tiny scenes. Like this one.
One of the traditions is that devotees purchase candles from vendors who follow the procession, pushing carts like this one.
Feast of Sant’Agata
Catania, Sicily
photographed 2.4.2025
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